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Isn't this just a personality difference? Most people stick to a schedule no matter what their age. A minority like to be spur of the moment and follow their whims.
When young, we call them irresponsible & unreliable.
Guess we're all different...My husband and I don't have a "set schedule" unless we have to keep an appointment....And we try to schedule appointments for late in the morning or early afternoon so we don't feel obligated to get up at the crack of dawn....It just feels good to be "open" and "free." We eat at different times each day based on when we feel hungry.....My husband eats more than I do because he's trying to build himself up.....He's "battling" cancer and putting up a good "fight.".......The only meal we eat together is dinner and our "dinner hour" varies from day to day based on our "hunger.".....My husband takes naps when he feels like it....We go to bed when we feel tired....During the day we work on our home-based business together....Also we "factor-in" lots of time for fun and play and conversations....A "set schedule" just wouldn't work for us....It would be too restrictive....Maybe I should start a new thread about "following a schedule." What do you think?
Since nobody has ever been able to explain to me how one is "supposed" to look or act at any certain age I decided I'll just be "me" and let the chips fall where they may. When I was younger I got the "You don't look or act your age", which is what made me ask the question of "How...?" I believe it's mostly attitude although I think if people have a lot of physical problems it probably perpetuates the "old age" thing. My mom keeps telling me that "Someday it'll all catch up to you" and maybe it will. But till then.... She's 83 and I'm "only" 67.
You can't stay forever young but you can stay forever immature.
Party on dude!
Don't plan on staying young forever but DO plan on having a good attitude about it all. And immature?? I don't think so. I'm waaaay past the party thing. I haven't been out after dark in so long I couldn't even tell you the last time I was! lol
I'd like to be a "great old broad" (sorta in the Frank Sinatra sense). Be nice to throw in "wise," too, if I earn it.
I look forward to 60, when my town officially thinks I'm a senior, at least for purposes of my dump sticker costing $75 instead of an absurd $300 (for the privilege of carrying my own recycling and trash to the dump).
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I look forward to 60, when my town officially thinks I'm a senior, at least for purposes of my dump sticker
Oh and to think about living to age 62 and be eligibility to FINALLY get a Golden Age NP Pass (after 44 yrs of buying Golden Eagles, by then... should I live to age 62 I'm finally within 10 yrs!!!'seniorized' at age 49) After-all, the government gives us quite an incentive to croak in 2010 + we won't need to wait around for the END in 2012
I already had over 30 yrs of eldercare experience when I reached age 50, I was READY to be termed a 'senior' BTDT... care centers, senior services, diapers, dentures, stroke recovery, cancers, hospice, embalming, funerals, wills, (dirty) fighting siblings.... Kinda like 'shacking-up' before marriage.... What am I gonna experience NEW as a senior??? (I can hardly wait )
I'd like to be a "great old broad" (sorta in the Frank Sinatra sense). Be nice to throw in "wise," too, if I earn it.
I look forward to 60, when my town officially thinks I'm a senior, at least for purposes of my dump sticker costing $75 instead of an absurd $300 (for the privilege of carrying my own recycling and trash to the dump).
Now that's what I'm talking about. Who doesn't love a broad? And a great one to boot. Wow! Who doesn't love Betty White?
Then it is time to switch modes from the old geezer to a more suitable one for the Dame
Remember guys there ain't nothing like a Dame!
Now this thread is getting to the meat of the issue!
I know single retiree's who think they have died and gone to heaven in a active 55 community with a ton of single Dames and Broads!
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I'm finally within 10 yrs!!!'seniorized' at age 49
) After-all, the government gives us quite an incentive to croak in 2010
+ we won't need to wait around for the END in 2012
BTDT... care centers, senior services, diapers, dentures, stroke recovery, cancers, hospice, embalming, funerals, wills, (dirty) fighting siblings.... Kinda like 'shacking-up' before marriage.... What am I gonna experience NEW as a senior??? (I can hardly wait 
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